The best deals on true wireless earbuds October 2021

When it comes to true wireless earbuds, there are a ton of brands and products to choose from. Whether you enjoy the unconventional design of Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Live or prefer Jabra’s compact Elite 75t, there’s a pair of wireless earbuds for just about everyone. Fortunately, many of the best wireless earbuds go on sale on a regular occurrence.

Regardless of which brand you prefer, we have compiled some of the best deals on wireless earbuds available right now. Of course, if you want to do more research before making a buying decision, we also encourage you to read our guide to the best wireless earbuds, which can help you determine which pair of earbuds are best for you.

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Apple AirPods deals

If you own an iPhone or multiple Apple products, the AirPods Pro are likely the best true wireless earbuds on the market for you. Unlike the base AirPods, the Pro variant offer better sound quality and feature active noise cancellation, not to mention seamless integration with iOS.

Apple’s flagship Pro wireless earbuds tend to go on sale frequently, and we often see them drop as low as $200. Right now, for instance, you can get a new pair for $180 at Walmart and Amazon.

Alternatively, you can buy a pair of second-generation AirPods, which include either a wired or wireless charging case. Although they normally retail for $160, you can get the version with the wired charging case for $110 at Walmart or Amazon.

If you prefer a little more convenience, you can also get a new pair of AirPods with a wireless charging case for a few dollars more. At their regular price of $200, they aren’t as good of a value, but you’ll rarely find yourself paying the usual price. At the moment, you can get them for $160 at Amazon and Walmart.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Deals

Samsung has a few different wireless earbuds to choose from, including its latest flagship wireless earbuds, the Galaxy Buds Pro. These earbuds include active noise cancellation and some of the best sound quality of any Samsung earbuds to date.

Right now Amazon is offering the Galaxy Buds Pro for $44 off, bringing the price down to $156 in select colorways. It’s not the lowest price we’ve seen — the popular Samsung earbuds have retailed for just shy of $150 in the past — but it’s not far off, either.

Samsung only released the Galaxy Buds 2 — a good-sounding pair of earbuds with active noise cancellation — in late August, but we’re already starting to see some discounts at retailers like Woot and Amazon. Right now, for instance, you can get a discounted Galaxy SmartTag tracker with the purchase of the Galaxy Buds 2 at Amazon. The bundle typically sells for $180, however, Amazon is currently selling it in select colors for $174.

The Galaxy Buds Plus were our top pick last year for the best wireless earbuds overall. A successor to the original Galaxy Buds, the Plus model extends the battery life by up to 11 hours and, unlike AirPods, comes in an assortment of colors. Right now, you can buy the Galaxy Buds Plus for $100 at Amazon, which is the lowest price we’ve seen in the last several months.

The Galaxy Buds Live are some of the more unconventional wireless earbuds on the market right now, but don’t let their bean-shaped design fool you. The Buds Live is a good option if you want earbuds that produce powerful sound and showcase marathon battery life.

Right now, you can purchase a pair of the Galaxy Buds Live in a multitude of colors for $130 at Amazon and Target, a roughly $40 discount. The red model is an additional $13 off at Amazon, bringing the earbuds down to a cool $117.

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Sony WF-1000XM3 deals

Sony’s WF-1000XM4 are the true wireless headphones to beat, but they haven’t been discounted yet given how recently they launched. Their predecessor, the WF-1000XM3, however, remain an excellent pair of earbuds that do routinely go on sale.

Like the most recent model, the WF-1000XM3 feature phenomenal sound quality and considerable battery life, a small feat for a pair of true wireless earbuds. They also manage to deliver noise cancellation in a sleek, copper-adorned package, one that’s both attractive and professional. Right now, Sony’s last-gen WF-1000XM3 are selling at Amazon and Best Buy for around $128, easily their best price to date.

Other true wireless earbuds deals

Compared to the competition, Jabra’s wireless earbuds have a rare feature that has yet to become standard in the true wireless earbud market: the ability to connect to two devices concurrently. Ideally, this is great for users who switch between two devices often (like, say, a phone and a laptop).

Last year, Jabra released the Elite 85t wireless earbuds, which are the highest-tier model in Jabra’s lineup. They have more advanced noise cancellation than the 75t, however, they also feature less bass and an inferior fit. You can buy the Jabra Elite 85t for $180 at Amazon and Best Buy.

If the price on the Elite 85t is intimidating but you want a pair of Jabra earbuds, the Elite 75t are also a good option. We consider the Jabra 75t — which are currently selling for $130 at Best Buy, Amazon, and Target — the best true wireless earbuds for multitaskers, and they remain a solid alternative if you don’t want to buy AirPods.

The Beats Studio Buds may be the latest fitness earbuds from Apple, but if you’re currently in the market for a reliable pair of wireless earbuds for your workouts, you also can’t go wrong with their predecessor, the Beats Powerbeats Pro. These earbuds have an over-ear hook that keeps them in place while exercising; they’re also IPX4 sweat- and water-resistant, so you don’t have to worry about ruining them should your workout get intense.

Currently, there are a few different discounts available for the Powerbeats Pro. The lowest we see right now is at Amazon and Target, which are selling the earphones in most colorways for just under $180.

Much like the first-gen predecessor, the 2021 edition of the Amazon Echo Buds represents a tremendous value. Amazon’s latest true wireless earbuds offer improved comfort and better noise cancellation, along with a terrific passthrough mode that ensures you can always hear what’s going on around you. The $120 earbuds also feature hands-free Alexa support and sound that’s remarkably satisfying, with more bass than the AirPods Pro and an appropriate amount of restraint when it comes to the high end.

Although the second-gen Amazon Echo Buds were on sale for $90 during Amazon’s Labor Day sale, they’re currently not discounted anywhere. However, you can get a 25 percent discount from Amazon if you trade in select devices.